Kiyamachi Side Alley Poser

This small side alley goes off of Nishi-Kiyamachi-Dori just north of Kawaramachi station, and I've been there several times trying to find a nice shot, but I've never been quite satisfied with the results.

Yesterday I walked past there with some friends, and asked if one of them could walk down the center of the alley for a nice "person walking away from the camera" shot. However, before any of them could spring into action, a stranger who had overheard me decided he'd found his calling and posed for the camera.

The photo I managed to snap finally pleases me, and the funny story to go with it just makes it so much better. Just thought I'd share!